August 2024
Borrell's Efforts to Sanction Two Israeli Extreme Ministers Fail
Josep Borrell's efforts to convince EU foreign ministers to sanction two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, were unsuccessful due to lack of consensus…
The U.S. Sanctions an Israeli NGO and a Settler Official for 'Violence in the West Bank'
The U.S. has sanctioned an Israeli NGO and a settler official due to their involvement in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This move…
UN Criticizes Iran for 'Flagrant Violations' of Ethnic and Religious Minorities' Rights During Recent Protests
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised serious concerns about the Iranian government's treatment of ethnic and religious minorities during recent…
Human Rights Watch Warns of Rising Executions in Iran
Human Rights Watch has reported a significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 87 people executed in one month following the presidential elections.…
Execution of Eight Prisoners in Yazd and Shiraz; Continuation of Death Penalty Implementation in Iranian Prisons
Eight prisoners were executed in Iran on August 29, 2023, on charges including murder and drug-related offenses, continuing a troubling trend of rising executions. Human…
Execution of at least 8 more prisoners; women prisoners in Evin emphasize the continuation of the fight against the death penalty
At least eight prisoners were executed in Iran, including three Baluch citizens and two Afghan nationals. Political prisoners in Evin prison, such as Maryam Yahyavi,…
Houthis 'Seize' UN Human Rights Office in Sanaa
The Houthis have seized the UN Human Rights office in Sanaa, forcing employees to surrender equipment. This incident reflects ongoing tensions as the Houthis continue…
Slogan 'No to Execution' at Gatherings of Iranians in Several Cities Worldwide
Protests against executions in Iran have spread globally, with gatherings organized by student groups in several cities. Participants condemned recent executions and called for the…
Nationwide Gatherings of Iranians in Various Cities Around the World with the Slogan 'Unity for the Right to Life and Justice'
Iranians and human rights advocates gathered in over 10 cities worldwide to protest against executions and human rights violations in Iran. The protests emphasized the…
UN High Commissioner Expresses Serious Concern Over Recent Wave of Executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced grave concerns over a recent surge in executions in Iran, with 29 people executed in just…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Concern Over Executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has raised alarms over the alarming rise in executions in Iran, with at least 345 reported…
Continued Clashes Between Israel and Hezbollah; Two Israeli Soldiers Wounded and Two Hezbollah Members Killed
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified, resulting in injuries to Israeli soldiers and the deaths of Hezbollah members. The situation raises concerns about broader…
UN Warns of Escalating Conflicts in the Region: Immediate Action Needed for De-escalation
The UN has called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East amid rising tensions involving Iran and its proxies, with US and Jordanian officials discussing…